Fractions

Question 1

In a set of proper fractions - where the difference between the numerator & denominator is the same…

Answer 1

Largest value is with the fraction with the largest denominator

6/7 > 5/6 > 3/4

Question 2

In a set of improper fractions - where the difference between the numerator & denominator is the same…

Answer 2

Largest value is with the fraction with the smallest denominator

6/5 > 7/6 > 8/7

Question 3

In a set of positive fractions, if all the fractions share a common numerator…

Answer 3

The larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction
AND
The smaller the denominator, the larger the fraction

24/102 > 24/144

Question 4

In a set of negative fractions, if all the fractions share a common numerator…

Answer 4

Pretend they are positive and reverse the order

Question 5

1/5 in decimal form

Answer 5

.2

Question 6

1/6 in decimal form

Answer 6

.167

Question 7

1/7 in decimal form

Answer 7

.143

Question 8

1/8 in decimal form

Answer 8

.125

Question 9

1/9 in decimal form

Answer 9

.111

1/10 in decimal form is .1, 1/9 is just ahead of that

Question 10

If 0 < x < 1 then…

Answer 10

x^2 < x < sq root of x

Question 11

For integers

Answer 11

Sq root of integer < integer < integer ^2

Question 12

To find the smallest negative fraction…

Answer 12

Find the most positive fraction and reverse the sign